STOCK Olig2tm2(TVA, cre)Rth/J

Cat. No.: CEMM-07250213

In this targeted mutation strain, the mouse Olig2 (oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2) locus drives expression of cre and tva (an avian-specific retroviral receptor). This strain may be useful in studies of neurodevelopment.
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Status Live Mouse
Frozen Embryo
Age 4 weeks
12 weeks
Customized Age
Sex Male
Female
GENETICS
Allele Symbol
Olig2tm2(TVA,cre)Rth
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Allele Name
targeted mutation 2
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Allele Attributes
Recombinase-expressing
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Gene Symbol
Olig2
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Gene Name
oligodendrocyte transcription factor 2
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Chromosome
16
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Expressed Genes
TVA, subgroup A avian leukosis virus receptor, quail; Cre, Cre recombinase, bacteriophage P1
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Site of Expression
Cre and tva (an avian-specific retroviral receptor)are expressed in Olig2-expressing cells of the central nervous system.
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Strain of Origin
129
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Molecular Note
A cDNA encoding the avian specific retroviral receptor (TVA) followed by an IRES-Cre and neo cassette was inserted immediately downstream of the translation initiation site.
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HUSBANDRY
Suggested Controls
Wild-type from the colony
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Breeding Considerations
When maintained as a live colony, heterozygotes may be bred. Homozygotes are not viable.
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For Research Use Only.
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